Byron Martinez Ponce
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Astute Military member of the United States Army bringing 10+ years of leadership to any role. Outstanding communicator with background driving progress toward goals and empowering team members to excel. Firm communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills. Pursuing opportunity to bring immediate value to the Company's team through Military leadership experience. Highly skilled in providing empowering leadership and delegating tasks to cultivate efficiency. Accomplished in leading teams comprised of up to 100 individuals. Analytical and skilled in performing in high-pressure situations with drive for perpetuating corporate values. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor /Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
09.2018 - Current
- Managed groups of 10 members on daily tasks and work performance.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of members strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan strategy.
- Established tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and superiors in accomplishment of their duties
- Receives and issues orders; supervises health, welfare of members.
- Supervises completion of issued tasks to subordinates; leads and develops new standard and operating procedures increasing dependability and job performance in members.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently
Supervisor /Infantry Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed groups of over 40 members on daily tasks and subordinate leaders work performance.
- Trained personnel on structure, etiquette, and environmental survival tactics.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Coordinated personnel positioning and equipment locations to facilitate safety and efficiency.
- Analyzed fighting conditions and led attack and defense operations during ground missions.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Delegated high volumes of work to empower team, build trust and assist with professional development.
- Conducted members evaluations to provide feedback and set expectations for future job performance.
Supervisor /Squad Leader
US Army
Vicenza, Italy
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
- Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
- Provided thorough reports to superiors regarding personnel activities daily basis.
- Supervised subordinates and reviewed completed work for accuracy, safety and quality.
- Developed over 10 training programs for members to develop top-notch enhancement to work performance.
Supervisor /Infantry Fire Team Leader
US Army
Vicenza, Italy
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $ 100,000.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster personnel discipline and unity.
- Briefed supervisor on readiness, equipment status and welfare of members on daily basis to enable sound decision making.
Soldier
United States Army
Anchorage, AK
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques during military service.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Implemented tactics, procedures and techniques for defense systems
- Suppressed or neutralized enemies using small-arms, light artillery and drone weaponry
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science-Health & Sci
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN10.2023
Skills
- Data Analysis Skills
- Coordinating Training
- Managing Safety Gear
- Leadership
- Physical Evaluations
- Personnel Mentoring
- Supervision
- Administration and Reporting
- Technical Proficiency
- Discipline and Focus
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-motivated professional
Accomplishments
- Graduated in the top 10% of the class during the United States Army's Introductory Leader Development Course; earning a position and recognized in the Commandant's List.
- Graduated in the top 20% of the class during the United States Army's Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course resulting in being recognized by supervisors.
- Graduated as Honor Graduate during the United States Navy's Inter-service Builder Apprentice Training.
- Recognized by supervisors for exemplary performance; earned over 12 performance based awards.
Certification
- Certification of Barbell Training For The Physical Therapist - U.S Navy.
- Master Fitness Trainer Phase 1 - United States Army Physical Fitness School.
- Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course - United States Army Leaders School
- Introductory Leader Development Course - United States Army Leaders School.
- Secret Clearance.
- Parachutist - United States Army Airborne School.
- Rappelling - United States Army Air Assault School
- Expert Infantryman Badge - United States Army Infantry Headquarters.
- Life Saver (CLS) Certification- United States Army.
- Hazmat Certification - United States Army.
- Combative Course Level 1&2 - United States Army
- Operations Security Awareness Certification - United States Army.
Additional Information
- Bilingual; Fluent in Spanish reading, writing and listening.
- Proficient in Office 365.
- Proficient in Costumer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Data Based Management
- Adobe Software proficient
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis
- Data Privacy
- Work Ethic
- Technical Skills
- Possess presentation and management skills
- Possess project management skills and job safety.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supervisor /Infantry Platoon Sergeant
US Army
05.2021 - 12.2022
Supervisor /Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
09.2018 - Current
Supervisor /Squad Leader
US Army
01.2018 - 09.2018
Supervisor /Infantry Fire Team Leader
US Army
07.2016 - 12.2017
Soldier
United States Army
11.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science-Health & Sci
Concordia University, St. Paul
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